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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.26, 322.05 and 189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.26, 322.05 and 189.70 is: 261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.26 : 322.05 = 189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.26/322.05 = 189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.26x = 322.05 × 189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.26x = 61,092.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,092.89/233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.91

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